Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Understated BNC-02
The closest Valspar colour is Gentle Shadows (8005-5A), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Gentle Shadows is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Valspar
Most people comparing Behr to Valspar are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Gentle Shadows really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 64Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DACFC0#D4C9BB in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gentle Shadows is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Perfect Backdrop 8005-8BΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Mushroom Risotto M243ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Perfect Crust T555ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.